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August 3, 2013

How long have you been paddling? Under what conditions? We do NOT paddle whitewater (rapids), but we paddle everything from totally flat water to 3-foot waves.

I have been paddling for about five years, mostly seakayaking off the coast of Deere Isle, ME in the Penobscot Bay. I have experienced variable tides, strong headwinds, one-foot waves and fog. Most of the times I have paddled under ideal conditions and have enjoyed paddling with a friend who lives on the island. Most of the time, I have paddled alone but have always had a map and deck compass.

If you own a kayak, what type and how long? (say "N/A" if you don't own) If you paddle a stand-up paddleboard, whitewater kayak or inflatable kayak, this is NOT the club for you.

I purchased my Lincoln Schoodic seakayak in Freeport, ME. It is a 16-17 foot kayak with a high-visibility orange deck, the best to be seen by lobstermen or recreational boaters.

Have you read, and do you agree to, the Liability Waiver posted under Pages? If not, you cannot be a member of this group.

Yes.

Do you agree to keep a readily identifiable, current close-up photo of your face posted as your primary photo? This is required for both social and safety reasons. (For a full explanation, click on Pages and read Profile Picture Requirements.)

Yes.

Introduction

Am an outdoors enthusiast, Sierra Club member, and I enjoy hiking, backpacking, travelling and playing tennis. Professionally, I am a Spanish teacher in a public high school who finds the work to be rewarding and energizing.

We're about:

We paddle the rivers, lakes, marshes, and bays in the Washington, D.C., area. We get up close and personal with beautiful scenery and wildlife, we see things from the water that are not visible any other way, and we enjoy the special happiness -- a magical combination of tranquility and exhilaration -- that comes from being on the water. Some of us paddle for the exercise, some to watch birds, some to reduce tension, and some to socialize. But we all enjoy kayaking, and enjoy doing it together.

We don't do whitewater kayaking (other than occasional small rapids), but we paddle in a variety of conditions ranging from total calm to big waves. Some of our trips are suitable for beginners and some are not -- but we welcome newcomers, so if you're interested in flat water kayaking, check us out!